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【Product details】

This Edo period wakizashi features an unsigned blade housed in a plain wooden storage scabbard, accompanied by a protective cloth cover. Though modest in presentation, the sword exudes traditional character and holds historical value.

This sword comes with a copy of its Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate from Tokyo, number 159189, as the original document will be returned to the authorities. The certificate provides the following details:

This is a wakizashi with a blade length of 39.2 cm and a curvature of 0.7 cm. It has one peg hole and bears no inscription (unsigned) on the obverse. The certificate was issued on January 7, 1971 (Shōwa 46).

The cutting edge has a few small nicks, with light scratches visible across the surface. There is also a small amount of rust. The cloth cover has a few stains.

Please refer to the photos for further details. The display stand is not included with this lot.

Length of the blade: 49 cm
Total length including scabbard: 59 cm

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Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!

Sword

Sword - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

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